Splash parks for kids on Long Island

(Credit: John Dunn)

Oh, baby, it's hot outside, and the best way to cool off during the dog days of summer is to get wet. Sure, there are plenty of pools and beaches around Long Island, but they're not always fit for the little ones. The solution? Take them to one of the many sprinkler and spray parks in Nassau and Suffolk. Here, we show you where to find the right amount of water to keep kids cool without going in over their heads.

Cantiague Park
Outdoors, County park, Sports and recreation, Kids
480 W. John St. HicksvilleThe kiddie pool also features a large water-play area. $7 adults, $5 children ages 4-17 for residents with a Leisure Pass; $25 non-resident.

Eisenhower Park
Performing Arts Center, Batting cage, Stadium/Arena, County park, Cross country skiing, Miniature Golf
Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue East MeadowPark in Field 2 for the largest of Eisenhower Park's playgrounds, which includes a sprinkler pool. Nassau County residents it's free; $10 parking fee for non-residents on weekends.

Geiger Lake Splash Park
Grand Boulevard WyandanchThis splash park has a "Tree of Life" theme, highlighted by a bridge with water slides between two large trees, multiple water cannons and a rope climb net. A large spider and snake feature will have several twisting, spiraling slides. There is also an area for smaller children.

Hoyt Farm Park Preserve
Preserve
200 New Highway CommackOpen to Town of Smithtown residents, this spray pool and sprinkler park also features playgrounds and sandboxes -- plus the farm animals are only steps away.

North Woodmere Park
Cross country skiing, Outdoors, County park, Performing Arts Center, Sports and recreation, Waterside, Kids
750 Hungry Harbor Rd. North WoodmereA large interactive water-play area which is open to the public; $10 for non-residents.